LOT #6145 |
Sold on Jan 7, 1999 for: Not Sold
1857 1/2 C, RB
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Sold on Jan 7, 1999 for:
Not Sold Description
Very Rare Proof 1857 Half Cent
1857 PR 64 Red and Brown NGC. According to Breen, proof half cents dated 1857 are "extremely rare." Allegedly, 266 proofs were struck, but many were later melted or lost to circulation. The population figures of both services tend to bear this out as a total of 51 pieces have been graded in all colors combined (11/98). This is tied with 3 others as the finest thus far graded by NGC. Both sides exhibit completely different toning schemes; the obverse is predominately sea-green with golden-red accents, the reverse is magenta and purple with an olive-green color in the field. A very colorful example of this rare issue.Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 26ZY, PCGS# 1333, GSID# 694)
Metal: 100% Copper
Weight: 5.44 grams
Weight: 0.19189oz
Mintage: 20
Auction Info
1999 F.U.N. Signature Sale #195 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
January, 1999
6th-8th
Wednesday-Friday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 4
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
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